January 23, 1986 – The first annual induction ceremony for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is held in New York. Among those inducted are Chuck Berry, Fats Domino, the Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Elvis Presley. @BuddyHolly @BuddyHollyCtr #BuddyHolly #TheCrickets @ChuckBerry @ElvisPresley @JerryLeeLewis @RealFatsDomino #ROCkabillyHop #OTD #RockNRoll #RocHop
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Day: January 23, 2023
January 23, 1960 – Jimmy Jones
January 23, 1960 – Jimmy Jones dances up a storm singing “Handy Man” on ABC-TV’s “The Dick Clark Show.” Mark Dining, Rod Lauren, Jack Scott, Robin Luke, and the Everly Brothers appear on this day as well. #OTD #RockNRoll #ROCkabillyHop #RocHop #JimmyJones #HandyMan
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January 23, 1959 – The Winter Dance Party
January 23, 1959 – The Winter Dance Party starts the tour with performances at George Devine’s Ballroom in Milwaukee. The tour will continue through Feb. 15 with scheduled stops in Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, and Ohio. @BuddyHolly @BuddyHollyCtr #ROCkabillyHop #BuddyHolly #TheCrickets #OTD #RockNRoll #RocHop
January 23, 1957 – Bill Haley & His Comets
January 23, 1957 – The film “Don’t Knock the Rock” premieres in Australia. Bill Haley & His Comets, who appear in the film and are touring Down Under, attend the show. Other stars in the film include Little Richard, the Treniers and Where Are They Now file residents Dave Appell & his Applejacks. @billhaleymusic #ROCkabillyHop #OTD #RockNRoll #RocHop
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